Chinanews client, Beijing, July 28 (Reporter Li Jinlei) On July 27, the "7.20 Incident" of Zhengzhou Metro Line 5 was announced, and 14 people were unfortunately killed.
As Zhengzhou continues to experience extreme heavy rains, why the Zhengzhou subway was not shut down in time has also continued to arouse concern.
The reporter noticed that since the incident happened a week ago, many departments have issued emergency notices or held meetings, requesting that the subway should be shut down under extreme conditions such as extreme weather.
The picture shows the exit of Shakou Road Station on Line 5 of Zhengzhou Metro.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Li Guigang
On July 21, the General Office of the Ministry of Transport issued the "Emergency Notice on Effectively Doing a Good Job in Flood Control of Urban Rail Transit". The operating unit should fully absorb the lessons of recent rainwater intrusion incidents, further adjust and improve the emergency plan, and
control the intensity of the over-designed rainstorm. Take emergency measures such as stopping trains, evacuating passengers, and closing stations in unconventional situations.
On July 26, the National Development and Reform Commission announced the "Emergency Notice on Strengthening the Safety Protection of Important Urban Infrastructure". The notice emphasized that in the event of extreme weather and other extraordinary conditions, the highest level of response must be initiated immediately
. Suspension, the suspension of the suspension, the suspension of the suspension.
On July 26, the Office of the State Council’s Security Committee, the National Defense Office, the Emergency Management Department, and the Ministry of Transport jointly held a national video conference on urban subway safety precautions.
The meeting pointed out that in the event of emergencies, natural disasters and other threats to operational safety, the
subway operating unit must deal with it decisively in accordance with the law, and suspend the operation of some sections or the entire network in accordance with regulations.
Recently, the Work Safety Committee of the State Council and the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters issued the "Notice on Effectively Strengthening Urban Safety Work". The subway construction and operation company must conduct self-examination and self-correction of emergency measures to prevent flooding, and thoroughly rectify the outstanding problems and hidden dangers. Especially for key areas such as low-lying stations, transitional sections, and long-distance sections, it is necessary to focus on the inspection of drainage equipment and facilities, further strengthen safety risk inspections and monitoring,
and promptly stop trains, trains, etc. for unconventional conditions such as excessive rainstorm intensity. Emergency measures such as evacuating passengers and closing stations.
The notice also requires extensive and in-depth publicity of flood prevention and drainage knowledge to the general public, suspension of schools and outdoor recreational and commercial activities as appropriate, closure of tourist attractions and construction sites in advance, and
timely closure of underground spaces such as subways, underground shopping malls, and underground parking lots.
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